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Pickled Lettuce Recipe

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This Pickled Lettuce recipe offers a quick and tangy way to elevate your meals with a crisp, flavorful topping. Featuring iceberg lettuce lightly pickled with white vinegar, garlic, and spices, it’s perfect for adding a refreshing crunch to tacos, burritos, fajitas, bowls, or subs. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy condiment adds a vibrant twist to everyday dishes.

Ingredients

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Pickled Lettuce Ingredients

  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • Optional: a few shakes of Frank’s Red Hot hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the thinly sliced iceberg lettuce and white onion, then pour in the white vinegar, avocado oil, and sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Optionally, add a few shakes of Frank’s Red Hot hot sauce for extra heat. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully mixed and evenly coated.
  2. Let It Marinate: Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This resting time lets the flavors meld and the lettuce to soften slightly, developing the pickled taste and crisp texture.
  3. Serve and Store: Use the pickled lettuce within 2-3 days as a fresh, tangy topping for tacos, burritos, fajitas, bowls, or subs. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • To enhance the pickling effect, you can refrigerate the mixture during the marinating time.
  • Adjust the salt and vinegar levels to suit your taste preference for more or less tanginess.
  • Use thin slicing for the lettuce and onion to ensure quick and even pickling.
  • This pickled lettuce is best consumed fresh within a few days for optimal crunch and flavor.
  • Substitute white vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter and fruitier flavor profile.

Keywords: pickled lettuce, quick pickles, taco topping, lettuce condiment, easy pickled vegetables, avocado oil, white vinegar pickles

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